Holywell Park care home in Sevenoaks is celebrating after several staff members have received nominations in the prestigious Great British Care Awards.
The annual awards are a celebration of excellence across the care sector and the purpose of the awards is to pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding practice within their field of work.
Staff at the home, on Hodsoll Street, have been nominated for five awards:
– Holywell Park – Care Home Team – Joanne Lingham, carer, on behalf of the care team
– Holywell Park – Care Home Worker – Sharon Stone, team leader
– Holywell Park – Good Nurse – Violeta Petrisor, nurse RGN
– Holywell Park – Good Nurse – Samantha Court, clinical lead
– Holywell Park – Care Home Newcomer – Craig Cooney, nurse RGN
Vera Baylis, 97, resident at Holywell Park care home, said: “The care team are wonderful. They go above and beyond. They listen to what we say and help or advise us as much as they are able to.”
Natalie Davidson, home manager at Holywell Park care home, said: “This list of nominations is a testament to the hard work, care and dedication of the staff here at Holywell Park. We are like one big family and each day I am very grateful for my team and the exceptional care they give to our residents.
“The nominees should be very proud of themselves and though I wish them the best of luck for the national final, they are all winners to me.”
Holywell Park forms part of Healthcare Management Solutions.